Yesterday, I blogged about quote by Elbert Hubbard. Today, I’d like to focus on one by Lord
Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield.
Though his title may seem overbearing, this quote of his is anything
but. “Wear your learning, like
your watch, in a private pocket; and do not pull it out and strike it, merely
to show that you have one.” The
wisdom contained in this quote is immense, reminding us to, yes, always strive
to enhance our leaning, but that no, we do not, nor should we, do so with an
arrogant air meant to “impress” others.
There are those who fail to act upon the wise words in this
quote. The result? Though they may fool some part of the
time, in the long run, these individuals come across as what they are—insecure people
who, rather than learn for the benefits it can provide, do so with the intent
to try to win someone over, impress them or worse, think themselves better than
others.
Doesn’t it make more sense to learn for the sake of learning
rather than trying to manipulate others with what we know?
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